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Time: 25 Minutes

Zesty Barbecue Cheeseburgers

Who can resist a juicy Ground Beef burger with extra zip from barbecue sauce?

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce, divided
  • 4 slices white Cheddar, pepper Jack, smoked Gouda or provolone cheese
  • 4 whole wheat hamburger buns or pretzel rolls, split, toasted
  • Lettuce leaves, tomato slices and red onion slices (optional)

    • Quick Facts

  • 25 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 462kcal Calories
  • 26g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Combine Ground Beef, chopped onion and 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce in medium bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Shape into four 1/2-inch thick patties.
    2. Place patties on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 8 to 10 minutes (over medium heat on preheated gas grill, 7 to 9 minutes) until instant-read thermometer inserted horizontally into center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. About 1 minute before burgers are done, brush with remaining 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce and top with cheese.
    3. Line bottom half of each bun with lettuce, sliced red onion and tomato, as desired; top with burger. Close sandwiches.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 462kcal 21.9g 88mg 30g 26g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 9.4g Saturated Fat; 6.1g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 8.6mg NE Niacin; 0.4mg Vitamin B6; 2.1mcg Vitamin B12; 3.6mg Iron; 35.4mcg Selenium; Zinc; 66.3mg Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com